Early resolutions?

[ejp626]

Well, given that the US is turning a new leaf, I figure I might as well start. I will try for a set of reasonable resolutions.

For instance, I will not resolve to be more patient with people. That isn't going to happen.

I may, however, be able to be more patient with my children when they interrupt me when I am working on the home computer. Most of the time it isn't really that important. So this is probably not "achievable" but I can try to remind myself of the bigger picture before getting cross with them. It's my most important resolution.

Second, to paraphrase something written about Nelson Algren, he was an A+ beginner of projects and a D+ finisher of them. I'm probably more like an A beginner and a B-/C+ finisher, but I want to improve that. The first is to say no to more extra projects, and indeed I did turn down two offers to work on conference papers. Related to this is re-prioritizing and sticking to things more. My two main goals for 2009 are to finish a play I've started and to finish two chapters for a book (there actually is interest from an academic publisher but they wanted to see these sample chapters).

Third, I need to get back in better shape. I'm really hindered in that I have a nagging foot injury that rules out jogging and even stationary biking. But the doctor recently cleared me to swim, so I did that last Tues. and plan to go again tonight. We'll see how well this goes.

There are other things I want to happen in 2009, and I am working on them, but they aren't really resolutions per se, so I'll just skip over them for now.

Anyone else want to start early?

[Jazzmoose]

I resolved several years ago not to ever make resolutions again. It's still working.

[Dan Gould]

To make a new financial start towards, I hope, a secure future. I should have a clean slate and I hope that what I am just getting started on will succeed, even in these difficult times.

[Jazzmoose]

...I hope that what I am just getting started on will succeed, even in these difficult times.

I have no doubt, but I'll say good luck anyway!

[papsrus]

...I hope that what I am just getting started on will succeed, even in these difficult times.

I have no doubt, but I'll say good luck anyway!

Absolutely. Good luck Dan.

[Dan Gould]

...I hope that what I am just getting started on will succeed, even in these difficult times.

I have no doubt, but I'll say good luck anyway!

Absolutely. Good luck Dan.

Thanks. I didn't mention the follow up resolution:

Buy back all of the CDs I sold.

[jazzbo]

As these others have said Dan, best of luck!

For me, I want to continue to improve my health with exercise and better eating and hydration. I want to some time this year find a nice part-time job that will be fun and bring me in some income. And I want to live with my woman. . . I so so so miss the domestic life with a loved one.

[Chuck Nessa]

go Dan!

[GA Russell]

Best wishes Dan!

[sidewinder]

And my best wishes too, Dan. You can do it !!

[The Magnificent Goldberg]

Best to EJP, Dan and Lon.

No point in making resolutions for the new year if what you want to do comes before, or after. Just do it!

MG

[ejp626]

Best to EJP, Dan and Lon.

No point in making resolutions for the new year if what you want to do comes before, or after. Just do it!

MG

Right. Made it to the swimming pool again last night. Am aiming for twice a week and see how it goes. The doctor said he would check again about the stationary bike in six weeks, so fingers crossed.